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  • Sunshine_girl2
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    Working from home was better today, more routine coming into the day. Got outside for a walk today and got soaked. 
    Discussing the DGC being home indefinitely with DD , she can work from home and has some back up from family who are healthy and not above 70. 
    I am staying positive , just doing the one day at a time . My parents are taking to the isolating quite well. They are going on twice daily walks on quiet streets . 
    Taking my dad shopping on Saturday, not looking forward to that. 
    Life is an adventure, never stop exploring.

  • Sun_Addict
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    Good luck with the Saturday shopping. The shelves will probably be empty by then 😩

    Taking one day at a time is key at the moment.
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping) -.literally have been run over by a bike, mobility scooter and a car - still here 💪
  • I'm glad your parents and DD are going to be able to cope. Is it safe for your dad to go the shops with you? Can he give you a list instead?
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  • HH he is adamant he wants to go shopping until he isn't allowed to. 
    Life is an adventure, never stop exploring.

  • milann
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    I don’t blame your dad, keep your distance from people and stay safe though. Hopefully the shops will have a bit more stock in.
    I’m pleased you are settling to working at home.....crazy times😱
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  • Sunshine_girl2
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    Bit happier with the WFH tonight as I gained full access to all our systems just as I was finishing tonight, so from Monday will be in action. 

    DD drew up a childminding plan tonight , she needs to work as she is a health visitor and there are some people who still need visiting. The upshot is I could be having them whilst I am working from home as well for one morning a week. However we need to do these things to survive at the minute . 
    I have done a click and collect order for the 28th March from mr A as I am doing my parents shopping as well , so 4 bananas between two households won't go far. 
    Have told dad this is his last week doing his own shopping I will do it from next weekend. 

    How much of the order I get is anyone's guess. 


    Life is an adventure, never stop exploring.

  • Willowtree222
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    Hopefully stocks will be up by then and you will get some. 
    It's tough times. Take care and look after yourself too. x
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  • Seasidegal58
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    Yes - here's to getting back to some normality and stocked supermarket shelves. 

    I love it that your dad's so positive - we can all learn from the older generation. 

    Take care. X
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  • Sun_Addict
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    When I worked from home with my broken leg I found that I had to really think what day it was at the weekend and did I need to log on that day - just a month back at the office and now I've got to go through it all over again 🤣
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping) -.literally have been run over by a bike, mobility scooter and a car - still here 💪
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